What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA/Caregiver position at William Hermann?
We are looking to hire for any of the following shifts:
- Fridays 3 PM to 8 PM
- Weekends 8 AM to noon and/or 4 PM to 9 or 10 PM
Pay is $20.50 per hour with potential for increase based on experience. You will be paid through a local payroll service. Benefits include health insurance subsidy, paid time off, and time and a half pay on select holidays. This job is located in Suffield, CT.
We are looking for an experienced personal care assistant to support a college educated 32 year old with muscular dystrophy with all activities of daily life. If you’re a compassionate, positive person with a sense of humor who isn’t afraid to learn new things, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience working with clients with a ventilator and/or a Foley catheter will make you a strong candidate. Work takes place in the client’s home, which is a clean and safe environment. The client has a cat that is very friendly. Training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Assist with respiratory equipment (Cough Assist, suction, noninvasive ventilator)
- Emptying Foley catheter bag
- Help with transfers using a ceiling lift
- Ensure client receives their medication
- Support client who can’t move on their own
- Help client dress, bathe, eat etc.
- Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
- Do necessary light housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 12 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21